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BV09 LHJ

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 102,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3x non-repairable

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 76,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3x non-repairable

Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,791 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 44,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND ON WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 35,139 miles

Upper Strut top mounting worn front both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Strut top mounting worn

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,413 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,690 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,675 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 26,675 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,078 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 17,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,221 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Aveo?

Based on 241,765 MOT tests across 16,397 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,693
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
16,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,014
Stop lamp not working 3,430
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,383
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,808
Registration plate lamp not working 2,373
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BV09 LHJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,014 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 LHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Aveo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV09 LHJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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